Summer School ACACES 2017

Location

Fiuggi is located right in the centre of Italy: 70 km from Rome, 150 km from Naples, 650 km from Milan, 670 from Reggio Calabria, from Capri. Fiuggi is well known because of the healing water of the nearby Fiuggi springs. It gained fame in the 14th century when Pope Boniface VIII claimed his kidney stones had been healed by these mineral waters.

Even though the Fiuggi water is bottled and distributed throughout Italy, it should be drunk at the spring to make the most of its benefits. There are quite a few reasons for taking the waters “on the spot”, first of all the special life style that the Fiuggi guests love to adopt.

A walk in the picterousque old Fiuggi perched up on top of the hill is a must once you come to Fiuggi.

Local sights

Some interesting local sights are:

The Montecassino Abbey, the most famous Benedictine abbey was founded by Saint Benedict from Norcia in the 6th century and was soon to become an important religious center.

The Casamari Abbey was built on the ruins of the ancient Roman municipium called Cereatae, being dedicated to the goddess Ceres. Casamari is a name of Latin origin and means “Mario's house”, the home of the Roman Consul Caius Marius, a famous leader and Silla’s enemy. It is nearly 30 min. away from Fiuggi.

The Cathedral of Anagni was built between 1071 and 1105. Its façade preserves nearly unchanged its Romanesque-Lombard style. Noteworthy are the round arch of the “Matron portal” framed by Byzantine braids, and the impressive structure of the apses on the North side. It is 20 min. away from Fiuggi.

Fumone Castle.
The structure of the Fumone castle is a typical military fortress of the Middle Ages. Set on top of a mountain, it is surrounded by mountainous chains and woods. Being inaccessible, the fortress sheltered for five centuries within its walls the enemies of the church. It is 20 min away from Fiuggi.

Please do not book a room by yourself, we will take care of all lodging arrangements.

Accomodation

The following hotels will provide accomodation during the summer school: